Salvadoran Cassava Fritters

Name: Salvadoran Cassava Fritters
Cuisine: American, Latin American
Ingredients: 2 cups finely grated fresh yuca (cassava), peeled; 1/2 cup all-purpose flour; 2 large eggs, lightly beaten; 1/4 cup granulated sugar; 1 teaspoon baking powder; 1/2 teaspoon ground cinnamon; A pinch of salt; Vegetable oil, for frying; For the Syrup; 1 cup panela or dark brown sugar, finely chopped; 1 cup water; 1 cinnamon stick; 1/2 teaspoon vanilla extract